Dr. Bernd Hertenstein

About Dr. Bernd Hertenstein

Prof. Dr. Bernd Hertenstein is one of Germany’s leading Haematology-Oncology specialists with over 32 years of experience in bone marrow transplantation, advanced chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and integrated cancer care. As Director of the Medical Clinic I (Haematology/Oncology) at Klinikum Bremen-Mitte and Chairman of the Tumorzentrum Bremen since 2008, he is a globally trusted Surgical Oncologist specialist Bremen, Germany.

32+ years of experience in haematology, oncology, and integrated cancer care
Director, Medical Clinic I (Haematology/Oncology) — Klinikum Bremen-Mitte
Chairman of the Tumorzentrum (Tumour Centre) of Bremen Cancer Society since 2008
Specialist in bone marrow transplants — autologous and allogeneic for lymphoma and leukaemia
Multilingual care and active contributor to international oncology research

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

Doctor of Medicine (Dr. med.) — Germany
Professorship (Prof.) — Germany
Facharzt (Specialist) qualification in Internal Medicine — Germany
Subspecialist qualification in Haematology and Oncology — Germany

Fellowships & Special Training

Specialty training in Bone Marrow Transplantation (Autologous and Allogeneic)
Advanced training in Stem Cell Transplantation
Specialty training in Advanced Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy
Subspecialty training in Lymphoma and Leukaemia management

Certifications & Accreditations

German Medical Association — Board Certified Specialist in Internal Medicine, Haematology, and Oncology
German Society of Hematology and Medical Oncology — Member
Department certified by the German Cancer Society as a Cancer Centre
Klinikum Bremen-Mitte — DIN EN ISO 9001 certified

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Acute and Chronic Leukaemia
Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Multiple Myeloma
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
Aplastic Anaemia and Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
Solid Tumours Requiring Systemic Therapy
Melanoma (Immunotherapy Co-management)
Lung Cancer (Systemic Therapy Co-management)
Breast Cancer (Systemic Therapy Co-management)
Gastrointestinal Cancers (Systemic Therapy Co-management)

Sub-specialties

Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation: Autologous and allogeneic transplants for lymphoma, leukaemia, and multiple myeloma — patients seeking the best Surgical Oncologist doctor in Germany for haematological cancer transplants consult Prof. Hertenstein.
Advanced Chemotherapy and Targeted Therapy: Personalised systemic therapy for haematological and solid tumours with mutation-guided protocols.
Immunotherapy: Personalised immunotherapy protocols including checkpoint inhibitors (Keytruda) for melanoma and selected cancers.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation
Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation (with Donor Search Coordination)
Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
High-Dose Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy (Checkpoint Inhibitors / Keytruda)
Targeted Molecular Therapy
Tumour Marker Blood Testing
Mutation Analysis for Personalised Cancer Treatment
Multidisciplinary Tumour Board Coordination (Tumorzentrum Bremen)

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Bernd Hertenstein can be consulted

Leukemia Multiple Myeloma

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Director (Chefarzt), Medical Clinic I — Haematology/Oncology — Klinikum Bremen-Mitte (Gesundheit Nord gGmbH), St.-Jürgen-Straße 1, 28205 Bremen, Germany (Present)
Chairman (1. Vorsitzender), Tumorzentrum Bremen — Bremen Cancer Society (Bremer Krebsgesellschaft e.V.), since 2008
Private Consultation — Kurfürstenallee 130, 28211 Bremen, Germany

Past Affiliations

Information not publicly available beyond current Bremen affiliations.

Academic & Research Roles

Conducts lectures on innovative cancer therapy at the Bremen Oncology Society
Active contributor and author for Hematooncology.com — congress reports on haematology and oncology
Contributor to numerous oncology research publications

Key Achievements

32+ years of haematology and oncology practice
Chairman of Tumorzentrum Bremen — multi-institutional tumour centre with 50 members since 2008
Director of Klinikum Bremen-Mitte's Haematology/Oncology Medical Clinic I — ranked in Germany's TOP 100 hospitals
Department features dedicated stem cell transplantation unit certified by the German Cancer Society

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

Klinikum Bremen-Mitte ranked among Germany's TOP 100 hospitals (Focus magazine)
Department certified by the German Cancer Society as a Cancer Centre

Professional Memberships

German Society of Hematology and Medical Oncology (DGHO)
German Medical Association
Bremen Cancer Society (Bremer Krebsgesellschaft e.V.) — Chairman of Tumour Centre
Bremen Oncology Society

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Hertenstein B, et al. Multiple peer-reviewed publications and congress reports on haematology and oncology, including bone marrow transplantation outcomes (full bibliography available on request via Hematooncology.com).

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Bone marrow and stem cell transplantation outcomes
Immunotherapy in haematological malignancies
Mutation-guided personalised cancer therapy
Multidisciplinary cancer centre coordination

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Haematology / Oncology Consultation (Germany)	₹40,000 – ₹80,000	$480 – $960
Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation (full package)	₹35,00,000 – ₹65,00,000	$42,000 – $78,000
Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation (full package)	₹60,00,000 – ₹1,20,00,000	$72,000 – $1,44,000
Chemotherapy Cycle (Germany)	₹2,50,000 – ₹6,00,000	$3,000 – $7,200
Immunotherapy (per cycle, Keytruda or similar)	₹4,00,000 – ₹8,00,000	$4,800 – $9,600
Tumour Marker and Mutation Analysis Panel	₹50,000 – ₹2,00,000	$600 – $2,400

*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs in Germany vary substantially from Indian rates and depend on hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What advanced technologies does Dr. Bernd Hertenstein use in Surgical Oncology and Haematology-Oncology treatment?

Prof. Hertenstein uses advanced bone marrow and stem cell transplantation (autologous and allogeneic), high-dose chemotherapy protocols, immunotherapy with checkpoint inhibitors (including Keytruda), targeted molecular therapy, mutation analysis for personalised treatment, and multidisciplinary tumour board coordination at Tumorzentrum Bremen.

2. What conditions does Dr. Bernd Hertenstein specialize in treating?

Prof. Hertenstein specialises in acute and chronic leukaemia, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndrome, aplastic anaemia, melanoma (immunotherapy), and systemic therapy for solid tumours. As a leading Surgical Oncologist specialist Bremen, Germany, he is widely consulted for bone marrow transplantation and complex haematological cancer cases.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Bernd Hertenstein?

Appointments with Dr. Bernd Hertenstein can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.

4. Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Bernd Hertenstein?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Bernd Hertenstein, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.

5. What support is available for international patients?

International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.

6. Does Dr. Bernd Hertenstein offer second opinions for Surgical Oncology and Haematology-Oncology cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis or treatment plan with an expert Surgical Oncologist and Haematology-Oncology specialist in Bremen, Germany.

About Dr. Bernd Hertenstein